Emulsions
Inline emulsion analysis
Track droplets directly in the emulsion without changing the dispersion through sampling.
The challenge
Sampling, transport, and dilution can alter emulsions.
Sampling, transport, and dilution can alter emulsions. Inline observation preserves process state and reveals changes during mixing, homogenization, and separation.
Breakage and coalescence
Stability and phase separation
Effect of mixing and formulation
Visual results
Droplets identified in the actual medium.
From objects to data
Continuous information that reveals change.
Size and distribution
Count and population
Shape and morphology
Real-time trends
Technology and application
SOPAT: inline photo-optical droplet analysis.
Process images are segmented to track size, shape, population, and distribution over time.
Technical note: Phase contrast, concentration, viscosity, and point representativeness must be assessed with the actual formulation.
Technical questions
Frequently asked questions about this application.
How are droplets measured without sampling?
A probe installed in the equipment captures images directly in the emulsion.
Can coalescence be observed?
Distribution and population changes can reveal coalescence after validation.
Does it work in concentrated emulsions?
Feasibility depends on optics, optical path, contrast, and concentration.
Technology and application
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